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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
7
The state legislature presents Referendum Bill No 1 asking voters to approve issuing state bonds to fund a statewide system of hard surfaced trunk line highways. The notice cites the 1919 act authorizing bond issuance and the March 12 1919 constitutional process for submission to the people.
The 1919 act outlines a state system of trunk line hard surface highways to be funded by bonds up to 30 million dollars with penalties for open bidding. It covers route descriptions from Blaine to Vancouver and Spokane to Idaho, bond terms, maintenance funds, and tax provisions, and awaits voter ratification in the next general election.
In Chelan County Washington Lillian Nelson seeks to quiet title to Lots 1 2 21 22 Block 2 Darling Land Company's Addition to Leavenworth with William Ralston unknown heirs as defendants. The State of Washington issues summons to unknown heirs and others to answer within 60 days after July 30 1920. Also L F Robertson threatens foreclosure on tax delinquency certificate 3224 for Lot 5 Block 4 Leavenworth Land Company First Addition with the owner to pay $113.28 plus interest and costs, summons issued July 28 1920. Both notices come from Chelan County Superior Court with Wenatchee addresses.
Editor Frank Sprague notes in the Scottsville News that residents feel the strain of rising prices, saying there is no James River poker game with white chips costing under five dollars, illustrating economic pressure on locals.
Public notice summons plaintiffs Leavenworth Mercantile Tile Company Royal Development Company John Edward Tholin Anna A Reeves claim rights to Leavenworth Washington real estate Lot 13 14 15 Block 3 original plat plus south 52 feet of Lot 13 14 15 Lot 16 Block 3 8 original plat Leavenworth. Unknown heirs and others must answer within sixty days from July 2 1920 or risk judgment by the court. Herman Howf is attorney for plaintiffs P O address Chelan County Washington.
A quirky exchange notes a man with brains stands out anywhere Professor Braney is observed in the rain searching for his umbrella in an onlooker's amused remark
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